italian beef, beans & macaroni

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44 Pinches
FC, FL
Updated on Sep 6, 2013

This is a go to recipe on a Fall evening

prep time
cook time
method Stove Top
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pound ground beef
  • 6 - baby carrots
  • 1/4 teaspoon parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 pinch sage
  • 2 - celery ribs, washed and finely chopped
  • 1 - large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups diced tomatoes (or two 14.5-ounce cans)
  • 2 cups beef broth or water
  • 2 cans (15.5 ounces each) of beans. i use black beans & white beans rinsed.
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, more depending on taste
  • - salt to taste
  • SERVE OVER YOUR FAVORITE PASTA OR RICE

How To Make italian beef, beans & macaroni

  • Step 1
    In large stock pot, brown meat. Drain grease from pan. Add remaining ingredients except salt, pasta, and Parmesan cheese. Bring to a boil.
  • Step 2
    Cover pan and simmer for at least 45 minutes, until vegetables are very tender and sauce is thickened slightly, like chili would be. (Add additional water if sauce gets too thick before you are ready to eat.)
  • Step 3
    Add salt to taste. Serve sauce over hot pasta or rice and top with Parmesan cheese if desired

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Category: Beef
Category: Other Sauces
Culture: Italian
Keyword: #beans
Keyword: #saucey
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Stove Top

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